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Theodore Gaines
ATHENS-On Friday, June 16, 2023, at approximately 11:00 am, officers with the Athens Police Department were called to the 2100 block of Stanford Street. It had been reported that Theodore Gaines, (43) of Huntsville, had pointed an AR style pistol at his brother and threatened to kill him. Gaines was arrested and charged with Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm. The weapon was taken into evidence by investigators.
On Friday, June 16, 2023, at approximately 3:15 pm, officers with APD were again called to the 2100 block of Stanford Street. It had been reported that Theodore Gaines had pointed a pistol at his brother. Gaines’ brother grabbed the gun in an effort to keep from being shot and the gun discharged several times inside the residence during this struggle. Gaines left the weapon and fled the area upon the officers’ arrival.
Investigators immediately obtained arrest warrants for Gaines; Attempted Murder and Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm.
Gaines was taken into custody on Lemley Place SW; Huntsville, AL at approximately 7:00 pm by APD Investigators with assistance from Huntsville Police Department SWAT.
Media Release/Brett M. Constable
Captain
Athens Police Department
Captain
Athens Police Department
